Teaching the Science, Inspiring the Art, Producing Aviation Candidates! Flying the Weather And Not Letting the Weather Fly You Written for the Notre Dame.

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Teaching the Science, Inspiring the Art, Producing Aviation Candidates! Flying the Weather And Not Letting the Weather Fly You Written for the Notre Dame Pilot Initiative By the Pilots of the University of Notre Dame Written for the Notre Dame Pilot Initiative By the Pilots of the University of Notre Dame

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Weather Charts Convective Outlook (AC) Forecasts possibility for general, as well as severe, thunderstorm activity during the following 24 hours Radar Weather Reports (SD) Textual position and intensity of thunderstorm cells Convective Outlook (AC) Forecasts possibility for general, as well as severe, thunderstorm activity during the following 24 hours Radar Weather Reports (SD) Textual position and intensity of thunderstorm cells

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What can the prudent pilot do? While still on the ground Get actual weather (overall & hourly) Check trends (wind direction, ceiling, visibility.) Is actual similar to forecast? In the air Always have an out 180 degree turn Climb/descend Know terrain Maintain basic instrument skills Explain your problem to ATC & ask for help Call Flight Watch for WX updates While still on the ground Get actual weather (overall & hourly) Check trends (wind direction, ceiling, visibility.) Is actual similar to forecast? In the air Always have an out 180 degree turn Climb/descend Know terrain Maintain basic instrument skills Explain your problem to ATC & ask for help Call Flight Watch for WX updates Call Flight Watch on 122.0 between 0600L and 2200L when above 5000 MSL!